Directed by: Jude Anthany Joseph
Produced by: Venu Kunnappilly,C. K. Padma Kumar, Anto Joseph
Starring: Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali,Vineeth Sreenivasan
Cinematography: Akhil George
Edited by:Chaman Chakko
Music by:Nobin Paul
Release date:5 May 2023
Language:Malayalam
2018 is a Malayalam disaster film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, who wrote the screenplay with Akhil P. Dharmajan. The film is based on the 2018 Kerala floods. It features an ensemble cast that includes Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aparna Balamurali, Kalaiyarasan, Narain, Lal, Indrans, Aju Varghese, Tanvi Ram, Shivada, and Gauthami Nair.
The first thing a film maker considers while filming a movie about a natural disaster is whether it is technically feasible, combined with emotions. This is where 2018 stands out; it offers a cinematic experience that is both technically and emotionally sound.
Β When each department of the movie came together in the same way that the Malayalees did during the flood, it was a brilliant disaster thriller that will be remembered as Captain Jude Anthany’s gift to Indian cinema.Β
The foundation of the film was first-rate artwork of Art director Mohan Das his craftsmanship, and Akhil George’s cinematography. The crowds in the theatre were whistling and clapping to the thrilling music of Nobin Paul and terrific performances of the lead cast icluding Tovino Thomas,Lal,Asif Ali, Narain etc. 2018 offers the spectator an extraordinary theatrical experience filled with breath-taking moments.
Bottomline
A superb disaster thriller that was inspired by real-world events. Don’t miss it!
